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Ivory Coast — silhouette, capital and facts
Ivory Coast is in Africa and its capital is Yamoussoukro. With about 28 million people and 322,463 km², it ranks 68th in area and 52nd in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Ivory Coast, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Yamoussoukro
- Continent
- Africa
- Population
- about 28 million
- Area
- 322,463 km²
- Language
- French
- Currency
- West African CFA franc
- Flag colors
- orange, white, green
Borders
Ivory Coast shares a land border with 5 countries: Liberia, Guinea, Mali, Burkina Faso, Ghana.
Fun facts about Ivory Coast
- The Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in Yamoussoukro was modeled on St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.
- The official capital is Yamoussoukro, the first president's hometown, not Abidjan, the largest city.
- The country is one of the world's leading producers of cocoa, the raw material for chocolate.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Ivory Coast?
The capital of Ivory Coast is Yamoussoukro.
Which continent is Ivory Coast in?
Ivory Coast is in Africa.
Which countries border Ivory Coast?
Ivory Coast shares a land border with 5 countries: Liberia, Guinea, Mali, Burkina Faso, Ghana.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Ivory Coast?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Ivory Coast is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Ivory Coast?
The Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in Yamoussoukro was modeled on St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. The official capital is Yamoussoukro, the first president's hometown, not Abidjan, the largest city. The country is one of the world's leading producers of cocoa, the raw material for chocolate.
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